Funding search · Helen V Brach Foundation · grants
Helen V Brach Foundation: all 1,592 grants
Largest first · $19.1M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $10,000
Bishop Anderson House · Chicago, IL · 2022
For spirituality and wellness events to prevent medical staff burnout and improve patient care, especially in the pandemic
- $10,000
Books & Breakfast · Evanston, IL · 2022
To help alleviate the systemic racism on Black and Latinx students in Evanston by filling gaps in resources especially during the pandemic
- $10,000
Calvert House · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support small group dinners and faith formation for Calvert House students at the University of Chicago
- $10,000
Cara Program Collective · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support general operations to ensure enough resources to help more people affected by poverty and homelessness, and create/secure jobs
- $10,000
Casa Esperanza Project · Chicago, IL · 2022
For supportive services such as health and wellness, life skills, GED and financial literacy programs for homeless women and children
- $10,000
Catalyst Schools · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide Lasallian Formation professional development opportunities to 7 members of faculty and staff
- $10,000
Catholic Charities Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Catholic Theological Union · Chicago, IL · 2022
Miscellaneous Grant
- $10,000
Chgo Religious Leadership Net · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support staff and Latin America Program which will center on activities in solidarity with human rights defenders
- $10,000
Chgo Schl of Violin Making · Skokie, IL · 2022
To continue the employment of an instructor providing one-on-one instruction in violin making, maintenance and repair
- $10,000
Chicago Bible Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails, and the new Family Connection and Care Program
- $10,000
Chicago Debate Commission · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support competitive debate program serving mostly low-income students of color, expanding college access and life opportunities
- $10,000
Chicago Hope Academy · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide student scholarships to deserving students, teacher salaries, and ongoing maintenance
- $10,000
Chicago Hopes for Kids · Chicago, IL · 2022
To expand the program to a new site in South Chicago to provide kids in homeless shelters the help to succeed academically
- $10,000
Chicago Public Library Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Chicago Youth Centers · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support early learning out-of-school time enrichment and family engagement programs for children
- $10,000
Chinese Amer Serv League · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support a Culinary Training Program which provides necessary training for job seekers to find lifelong careers
- $10,000
Christian Bros of the Midwest · Burr Ridge, IL · 2022
To support the new Ministry Board Leadership Convocation and Formation program
- $10,000
Commonweal Fdn · New York, NY · 2022
To focus on greater inclusivity by expanding content and audience reach to reflect Latinx and other voices and concerns
- $10,000
Courage Program · Oak Lawn, IL · 2022
To provide baby-care items, educational and social opportunities to single mothers and those dealing with unplanned pregnancies
- $10,000
Covenant House Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide homeless youth, ages 18-24, with shelter, ongoing care and crisis support according to each young persons goals
- $10,000
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide scholarship assistance to four Murphy Scholars to attend St. Ignatius College Prep and Loyola Academy
- $10,000
Danny Did Fdn · Evanston, IL · 2022
For immediate, near-term relief to families who face epilepsy through access to seizure monitoring systems to those who cannot afford them
- $10,000
Daughters of Divine Love · Compton, IL · 2022
To provide for completion of the construction, furnishings and fittings to make the Chapel and Convent habitable for worship and residence
- $10,000
Dental Lifeline Net Il · Peoria, IL · 2022
To restore oral health of low-income disabled persons, the elderly and the medically fragile, and underwrite portion of DDS Coordinators salary
- $10,000
East Lake Academy · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
To update and expand classroom technology including Google Chromebooks Promethium Projector White Boards
- $10,000
Erie Family Health Cntr · Chicago, IL · 2022
For health center which offers array of services including primary medical, behavioral and oral health care to residents of Lake County
- $10,000
Fabretto Children'S Fdn · Evanston, IL · 2022
To implement project, Improving Child Nutrition in under-served communities of Honduras, a school feeding program for children
- $10,000
Growing Home · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Food Access Program to increase the availability of healthy produce and end food deserts in Greater Englewood
- $10,000
Hadley Instit for Blind · Winnetka, IL · 2022
To support the development and implementation of workshops for Hadleys reimagined braille program for the blind or visually impaired
- $10,000
Harmony Hope & Healing · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support creative wellness music classes for individuals and families experiencing trauma related to homelessness
- $10,000
Heritage Christian Schools · Canton, OH · 2022
To install new doors for the school building, built in 1920s, to enhance security and provide easier access
- $10,000
Historic Pullman Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
To enhance public education opportunities for visitors to the Pullman neighborhood
- $10,000
Housing Options for Mentally Ill · Evanston, IL · 2022
To support comprehensive services through Impacts Housing, Clinical, and Employment programs to help those with mental illness
- $10,000
Hungry World Farm · Tiskilwa, IL · 2022
To support Hungry World Farm interns, and a Market Garden Apprentice in connection with training and educational purposes
- $10,000
Hyde Park Institute · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Chicago Moral Philosophy Project to create for-credit courses at the University of Chicago on character formation
- $10,000
Illinois Equine Humane Center · Maple Park, IL · 2022
To replace fencing used to keep the horses safely confined to the paddocks and pastures
- $10,000
Indiana Canine Asst Network · Zionsville, IN · 2022
To serve thousands of children with disabilities by training Golden Labrador Retrievers for two years and placing them as assistance dogs
- $10,000
Infant Welfare Soc of Chgo · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support pediatric dental program for low-income children and their families
- $10,000
Institute On Religious Life · Libertyville, IL · 2022
To implement social media strategy to raise awareness among lay faithful of vocations to the priesthood and religious life
- $10,000
Jesuit Community at Loyola U Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Joseph and Mary Retreat House · Mundelein, IL · 2022
For the planting of trees, shrubs and evergreens to create and enhance the environment for outdoor meditation and prayer
- $10,000
Journeys the Road Home · Palatine, IL · 2022
To provide services to homeless/near-homeless clients including shelter, meals, and locating employment and permanent housing
- $10,000
Kids Above All (Childserv) · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support early childhood services for kindergarten readiness programs which assist families in high-risk, low-income neighborhoods
- $10,000
Leonine Forum · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a program for young professional faith formation and leadership development in the Chicago area
- $10,000
Little Brothers -Friends of Elderly · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide seniors with safe connection, visits, phone visits and direct services like food delivery, events, and outings
- $10,000
Loyola University Arrupe College · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support Lyric Unlimited education and community-engagement programs which serve public and parochial school students
- $10,000
Madonna Mission · Northfield, IL · 2022
To support the free Summer Learning in Action program for refugee grammar school students including academics and activities
- $10,000
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry · Aurora, IL · 2022
For the food distribution services of the Food Pantry and to expand services that impact the root causes of food insecurity
- $10,000
Math Circles of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support 1,000 5th-12th grade students in online and out-of-school sessions in math curriculum which is exploratory and engaging
- $10,000
McDermott Center - Haymarket · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the free onsite childcare program for the children of mothers in residential treatment for substance use disorder
- $10,000
Meals On Wheels Fdn N Il · Alburquerque, NM · 2022
To support the volunteer program which connects clients with members of their community for weekly check-in calls
- $10,000
Midtown Educational Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Mikva Challenge · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support civic engagement programs and innovative civic education models that support 10,000 youth annually in Illinois
- $10,000
Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Mothers Trust Fdn · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
To help children in need, providing them with clothing, shoes, safe baby gear, secure housing or utility assistance to avoid homelessness
- $10,000
National Aviary Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
For species survival initiatives, new veterinary treatments, research and science-based education programs for students
- $10,000
National Braille Press · Boston, MA · 2022
To support Hands On programming which provides high-quality education, materials and resources to blind and visually impaired children
- $10,000
Northridge Preparatory School · Niles, IL · 2022
Support to cover the annual tuition shortfall
- $10,000
Our Lady of Tepeyac Grade School · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the efforts of our Advancement Office as the school works to increase its profile and build a strong financial base
- $10,000
Pads Lake Cnty · Waukegan, IL · 2022
To meet the mission and purpose of helping those who are experiencing a housing crisis especially during the pandemic
- $10,000
Parenting for Non-Violence · Flossmoor, IL · 2022
To provide parenting education to parents, resulting in a more nurturing environment for children living in areas of poverty and violence
- $10,000
Police Chaplains Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support programs for survivors of Chicago Police Officers killed in line of duty, including summer boat cruise and annual holiday dinner
- $10,000
Port Ministries · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support programs such as the Bread Truck, After-School Program, and free health clinic
- $10,000
Rainbows for All Children · Evanston, IL · 2022
To help youth to overcome their grief of loss from a death, abandonment, divorce, incarceration or other traumatic event
- $10,000
Red Cloud Indian Schl · Pine Ridge, SD · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Senior Home Sharing · Lombard, IL · 2022
To assist seniors to live independently in affordable family-style homes and provide support services
- $10,000
Share Our Spare · Chicago, IL · 2022
To expand services, providing needy children in Chicago with the essentials to thrive in the first five years of life
- $10,000
Shedd Aquarium Soc · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support a research project that will develop a treatment of fungal shell disease in Blandings Turtles
- $10,000
Sheil Catholic Center Northwestern · Evanston, IL · 2022
To support the Student Engagement Initiative to advance student centered formation, worship and social gatherings
- $10,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children Chgo · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide care to children regardless of the familys ability to pay or insurance status including orthopedics and neuromuscular care
- $10,000
Sojourner Truth House - Gary · Gary, IN · 2022
For strategic Client Celebrations throughout 2022 to help create a sense of normalcy for women and children experiencing homelessness
- $10,000
Spanish Coalition for Housing · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Housing Counseling program to provide financial education and coaching for Latinos and other low-income families
- $10,000
St Ignatius College Prep · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
St Joseph Services · Chicago, IL · 2022
To help cover adult education program and youth program expenses including teaching supplies and salaries for instructors
- $10,000
St Labre Indian School Educ Assoc · Ashland, MT · 2022
For the St. Labre Shiloh Youth Group Home to provide Year-round residential services for Native American children
- $10,000
St Leonard'S Ministries · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support Barlow Center, which provides reentering citizens with pre-employment support and job skills training to maintain employment
- $10,000
St Philip Neri Church · Chicago, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
States United To Prev Gun Violence · East Arlington, VA · 2022
To support a part-time administrator to help decrease gun deaths and build healthy, safe communities
- $10,000
Steppenwolf Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Steppenwolf for Young Adults program, a free offering to schools throughout the Chicago area
- $10,000
Teach- Tutoring English · La Grange, IL · 2022
To support free individualized instruction, mentoring and support to enrich the quality of life for immigrants
- $10,000
The 100 Club of Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Educational Assistance Program for the families of first responders
- $10,000
The Honor Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2022
To expand virtual programming through its THF Virtual Institute
- $10,000
The Village Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support intergenerational educational and social connection programs including the Turn the Page on Age campaign
- $10,000
The Vital Ground Fdn · Missoula, MT · 2022
To purchase habitat for grizzly bears and other endangered species and for programs that reduce conflicts between bears and humans
- $10,000
Thea Bowman Cath Ed Fdn · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To support a virtual enrichment program for African-American students to provide an introduction to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
- $10,000
Tourniquet · Whitestone, NY · 2022
To provide essentials and vital services to perpetuate the mission of a Never Kill animal rescue shelter
- $10,000
Tuesday'S Child · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support an 8-12 week program for parents with a parent trainer and clinical psychologist, for families with challenging children
- $10,000
Tuscarawas Cnty Univ Fdn · New Philadelphia, OH · 2022
To assist in the expansion of the nursing training lab
- $10,000
Tutoring Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support one-to-one tutoring for grades 1-8 to empower economically disadvantaged students, especially during the pandemic
- $10,000
United Way of Tuscarawas Cnty · New Philadelphia, OH · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $10,000
Urban Initiatives · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the Elementary Soccer Program which serves over 10,000 students in Chicago public schools
- $10,000
Vandercook College One City · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide children from Englewood and Bronzeville with quality musical instruments and instruction including alto saxophones
- $10,000
Wayside Cross Ministries · Aurora, IL · 2022
To support essential services for homeless women and women with children, and supportive services for under-resourced children
- $10,000
Willows Academy · Des Plaines, IL · 2022
To help upgrade security for the facility, including screening visitors, a new door for the front office, cameras and radios
- $9,900
Families of Sma Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2023
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $9,900
Families of Sma Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2022
Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant
- $9,000
Chicago Council On Global Affairs · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant
- $9,000
Depaul College Prep Fdn · Chicago, IL · 2024
Matching Grant

